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Adorable But Deadly Creatures
With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don’t always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
Alligator – Killer King Of The Swamp
Alligators are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and "killer facts"!
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
Animal Swimming and Diving
Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
Ants: Secrets Of Their Cooperative Colonies
Did you know there's a lot of action happening right beneath your feet? Amazing ant colonies are alive underground. The queen lays eggs. Worker ants feed the queen and the young. Soldier ants guard the colony from predator attacks. Discover how ants ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 0.5
Apes And Monkeys
Find out about different apes and monkeys, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat. Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
Bees And Wasps: Secrets Of Their Busy Colonies
Wasps and bees buzz to and from their nests and hives all day. They are busy for a reason. A lot is going on inside their homes. Workers gather food and feed the young. The queen lays eggs. Discover how bees and wasps build their homes, communicate ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
Big Cats
Find out about tigers, lions and other big cats, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat. Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 0.5
Bigfoot and Adaptation
"In cartoon format, uses bigfoot to explain the science of adaptation"--Provided by publisher.
- ATOS Book Level : 5
- Points Value : 0.5
Boa Constrictor – Killer King Of The Jungle
Boa Constrictors are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and "killer facts"!
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
Chemistry Projects to Build On
 Create projects that bubble, pop, and fizz with chemical reaction projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn why chemical reactions happen, and how to make and ...
Corals: Secrets Of Their Reef-Making Colonies
Huge coral reefs can stretch across the sea for miles! But take a closer look, and you'll see that each coral is actually a tiny, simple animal. Discover how both hard and soft corals build colonies. Then learn about the threats to corals and their ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.1
- Points Value : 0.5
Cuddly But Deadly Animals
The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
Electricity
 Who first discovered static and how was this important? What is an LED? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of electricity and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on them. ...
Electronics Projects to Build On
 Make a (safe!) spark with electronics projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn about electricity, get hands-on with lights and sounds, and make and take your ...
Engineering Projects to Build On
 Stack it higher with engineering projects that teach kids science concepts--and then build on them. Start with the basics, and then grow on what you know. Learn what shapes are best for building, how they work together, and then and how to make and...
Ghosts And Atoms
In cartoon format, uses ghosts to explain the science of atoms.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.5
- Points Value : 0.5
Gravity
 Why does the rain fall? Why do rivers flow to the sea? The scientific theory of gravity answers these and many more questions we may have about this invisible force. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the ...
Gross Jobs Working with Rubbish
 Here's to the heroes who keep our world clean. From roadkill collectors to landfill gas operators, these workers get dirty to keep us healthy and safe. Readers will explore some of the most disgusting waste-related jobs, down to the dirty details. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4
- Points Value : 0.5
Growing Up: Humans from Birth to Old Age
 This book looks at the process of human life, from the beginnings as a foetus in the womb until old age. Take a journey through life, discovering all about stages in life such as childhood brain developments and puberty, while learning key ...
Human Environmental Impact
Pollution and mining for resources have negatively impacted Earth. Non-renewable resources will one day run out. Then what? In this title readers will learn about alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal energy, and what they can...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
Humans And Earth’s Atmosphere
Nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide are all gases in Earth's atmosphere. But what happens when there is too much or two little of a certain gas? Readers will learn how everyday activities such as driving, heating buildings and using aerosols ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6
- Points Value : 0.5
Jaguar Vs Crocodile
The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rainforest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it the edge? Or does the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
Lakes in the Ocean: Cool Underwater Facts
Did you know that we know less about the bottom of the oceans than we know about the Moon? Discover other mind-blowing facts about oceans!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 0.5
Light
 How did ancient peoples manage to find light sources? How do we know about light-based theories such as prisms? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of light and tells the stories of ...
Lion Vs Hyena
The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt until its prey is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 0.5
